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OverviewA celebration of a truly extraordinary book and author, this very special edition brings together Wonder and its companion book, Auggie & Me, together for the first time Wonder was first published in 2012. Since then it has become a critically acclaimed, multi-million global bestseller, and been transformed into a major motion picture starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and Jacob Tremblay. Its simple message of asking children and adults to #ChooseKind has sparked a global movement, and its status as a modern classic is assured. This beautiful special edition contains the original text of Wonder, and also its companion novel, Auggie & Me, which follows the stories of Julian, Charlotte and Christopher, and their relationships with the unforgettable Auggie Pullman. Full Product DetailsAuthor: R J PalacioPublisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK Imprint: Puffin Dimensions: Width: 16.20cm , Height: 5.70cm , Length: 22.20cm Weight: 0.895kg ISBN: 9780241368381ISBN 10: 0241368383 Pages: 704 Publication Date: 06 September 2018 Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years Audience: Young adult , Children/juvenile , Teenage / Young adult , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsRemarkable . . . It has the power to move hearts and change minds * Guardian * Incredibly charming, brutal and brilliant * Observer * It wreaks emotional havoc * Independent * Everybody should [read it] * Financial Times * Jodi Picoult for beginners * Irish Times * It will delight children and adults * Telegraph * So authentic you'll swear a kid wrote the book * Glamour * Funny, touching, honest, and uplifting - though there's plenty of opportunity for tears, too * Daily Mail * Rich and memorable * New York Times * Tremendously uplifting and a novel of all-too-rare power . . . an unforgettable, deeply moving character * Sunday Express * [A] beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation * The Wall Street Journal * [A] glorious exploration of the nature of friendship, tenacity, fear, and most importantly, kindness * The Huffington Post * D[estined to go the way of Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and then some . . . It is dark, funny, touching * The Times * An amazing book . . . I cried my eyes out * Tom Fletcher * What a gem of a story . . . This book made me laugh, made me angry, made me cry * Malorie Blackman * Thoughtful but never preach * Sophie Kinsella * Wonder is essentially . . . a wonder. [It] touches the heart in the most life-affirming, unexpected ways * Nicholas Sparks * Every page is honest, brave and delightful * Laura Dockrill * A powerful read * Stylist * A funny, emotional, brilliantly observed story * Bella Magazine * It's one of those rare books with almost universal appeal: it will make you laugh, cry and break your heart * The Bookseller * Author InformationR. J. Palacio was born and raised in New York City. She attended the High School of Art and Design and the Parsons School of Design, where she majored in illustration. She was a graphic designer and an art director for many years before writing her critically acclaimed debut novel, Wonder, which has been on the New York Times bestseller list since March 2012, and sold over 16 million copies worldwide. In addition to Wonder, R. J. has written Auggie & Me- Three Wonder Stories, 365 Days of Wonder, We're All Wonders, and White Bird- A Wonder Story. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband, two sons and two dogs (Bear and Beau). Learn more about her at www.wonderthebook.com or on Twitter at @RJPalacio. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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